Tusa Tina BCD Open Water Diving Starter Package
Tusa Tina BCD Open Water Diving Starter Package - Black / 2XS (2X-Small) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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| XXS | XS | S | M | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model # | BC0403B | ||||
| Product Name | TUSA Tina | ||||
| Lift Capacity (n) | 100 | 110 | 130 | 160 | 160 |
| Lift Capacity (lbf) | 22.5 | 24.7 | 29.2 | 36 | 36 |
| Lift Capacity (kgf) | 10.2 | 11.2 | 13.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| Waist (in) | 22.8-26 | 25.2-28.7 | 27.6-31.5 | 30.7-37.8 | 34.3-44.1 |
| Waist (cm) | 58-66 | 64-73 | 70-80 | 78-96 | 87-112 |
| BC Weight (dry) (lb) | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| BC Weight (dry) (kg) | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Releasable Weight (lb) | 17.6 | 17.6 | 17.6 | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Releasable Weight (kg) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Dump Valves | 3 (O.P.E.V.+2) | 3 (O.P.E.V.+2) | 3 (O.P.E.V.+2) | 3 (O.P.E.V.+2) | 3 (O.P.E.V.+2) |
| Material | 500D CORDURA / 420D Nylon | 500D CORDURA / 420D Nylon | 500D CORDURA / 420D Nylon | 500D CORDURA / 420D Nylon | 500D CORDURA / 420D Nylon |
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Product Information
The TUSA Tina BCD Open Water Diving Starter Package provides a complete setup for divers seeking a reliable, women-focused system. Centered on the Tina buoyancy compensator, it features a high-cut waist to reduce discomfort when wearing lead weights and an ergonomic design crafted for comfort during open-water scuba diving. Quick-drying shoulder and back pads with enhanced cushioning support comfortable, longer sessions in the water.
Included components deliver balanced performance in diving environments: the R1000 first-stage regulator is compact and lightweight, with four low-pressure ports and two high-pressure ports for flexible hose routing. The SS-0001 Safe Second backup regulator adds redundancy for safety, supporting reliable breathing underwater.
The SCA-360 compact console provides continuous dive data in a clear, easy-to-read format and includes a top- and side-view compass on the reverse side. Built to TUSA standards, it delivers dependable information for navigation and dive planning during open-water adventures.
This starter package also includes a FREE mesh backpack to carry gear, helping you organize and transport your equipment with ease. Qualifying purchases may include a complimentary dive gear offer to enhance your scuba setup.
- Women-specific Tina BC with a high-cut waist design to minimize weight-strap discomfort, plus ergonomic, quick-drying shoulder and back pads.
- R1000 1st stage regulator compact and lightweight, with 4 low-pressure ports and 2 high-pressure ports for flexible hose routing; ortho-conscious mouthpiece.
- SS-0001 Safe Second backup regulator for added safety during diving.
- SCA-360 compact console provides easy-to-read dive data with a top- and side-view compass on the reverse side.
- FREE mesh backpack included for convenient gear transport and organization.
- All-in-one starter package designed to support scuba exploration and open-water diving with essential, ready-to-dive equipment.
⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should a scuba BCD fit?
A BCD should fit snugly enough that it does not ride up toward your ears when inflated, while still letting you breathe fully. Fasten the waist and cummerbund first, then adjust the shoulder straps so the tank sits close to your back and the shoulders cannot slide off. With the BCD fully inflated at the surface you should still be able to take a deep, comfortable breath; if it squeezes your chest, loosen it or move up a size.
How do I rinse and care for a BCD after diving?
Rinse the outside in fresh water and also flush the inside of the bladder, because salt water gets in through the inflator and dump valves. Fill the bladder roughly a third full of fresh water through the oral inflator, slosh it around, then drain it out through the inflator and each dump valve. Hang it to dry out of direct sunlight and store it partially inflated so the bladder walls do not stick together.
Should I use integrated weights or a weight belt?
Integrated weight pockets carry the lead in the BCD itself, which many divers find more comfortable and easier on the hips, while a weight belt keeps the weight independent of your BCD. Either way, you must be able to release your ditchable weight quickly with one hand, and your buddy should know how your system releases. Non-ditchable trim pockets are useful for balance but should never hold weight you might need to drop.
How do I pack a BCD for travel?
Make sure the BCD is completely dry inside and out before packing so it does not mildew in transit. Remove all weights, deflate it fully, and fold or roll it around softer items such as a wetsuit to cushion the inflator and valves. Avoid hard creases in the air cell, and unpack and air it out as soon as you arrive.
When does a BCD need to be serviced?
Follow the service interval in the manufacturer's manual, which is commonly an annual inspection alongside the rest of your life-support gear. Have the inflator, dump valves, and bladder checked any time the inflator sticks, free-flows, feels rough, or the BCD holds air poorly. Between services, confirm that it inflates and deflates properly as part of every pre-dive check.
What is the difference between a jacket-style and a back-inflate BCD?
A jacket-style BCD holds air in panels that wrap around your sides as well as your back, while a back-inflate BCD keeps the entire air cell behind you. Jacket styles tend to feel very stable and upright at the surface, and back-inflate styles keep the chest clear and are often preferred for horizontal trim underwater. Neither is objectively better, so treat it as a fit and preference decision and try both if you can.
Will my BCD fit any scuba tank?
Most recreational BCDs use an adjustable cam band sized for common single-cylinder diameters, so standard aluminum and steel tanks generally work. Re-check the band tension after the first wetting, because webbing can relax slightly and let the tank shift. If you dive doubles or unusual cylinder diameters, confirm compatibility with the manufacturer before assuming it will hold.
